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A google earth image showing data from the digital tools identifying where selective-logging has taken place in the rainforest.
Google Earth Image 漏 Airbus 2025 showing changes in the forest canopy detected by satellites at one of the logging concessions in 2023 including the logging detections identified by the new algorithm in red.

New technology helping fight against illegal logging of Peru鈥檚 valuable rainforest

New technology is helping Peru fight against the illegal logging of its 68 million hectares of valuable tropical rainforest.
A long-tailed tit flying
Credit: Billy Clapham

Family first: scientists reveal long-tailed tits' remarkable family bonds

Forget fleeting friendships 鈥 the social secrets of the long-tailed tit has revealed an extraordinary level of family commitment even during migratory journeys.
Low alcohol beer

Increase in alcohol deaths in England an 鈥榓cute crisis鈥

The persistent higher rate of alcohol deaths in England since the pandemic in 2020 is an 鈥渁cute crisis鈥 requiring urgent action from government, according to a new study led by researchers at the University of 葫芦影业 and UCL.
Am image of a man up a ladder installing some solar panels on the roof of a typical semi-detached house.

Government urged to tackle inequality in 鈥榣ow-carbon tech鈥 like solar panels and electric cars

The UK government needs to go beyond offering subsidies for low-carbon technologies like electric cars and solar panels for energy and heating, if it is to meet its net-zero targets by 2050, a new report from the University of 葫芦影业 suggests.
Cropped shot of young Asian woman shopping for fresh organic red onions in supermarket. She is shopping with a cotton mesh eco bag and carries a variety of fruits and vegetables. Zero waste concept

Feeding the world without costing the earth

Researchers from the University of 葫芦影业鈥檚 Institute for Sustainable Food are hosting national discussions about the sustainability of global food systems today (Monday 14 March 2022) at the Royal Society in London.
The new AMRC North West building

Game-changing R&D facility to help level-up the North West

A major new state-of-the-art research and development facility that is set to be a game changer for the economy in the North West of England, has officially opened today (10 March 2022).
A picture of the Andromeda galaxy

University of 葫芦影业 researchers awarded over 拢2.6 million to support particle physics research

Physicists at the University of 葫芦影业 have been awarded more than 拢2.6 million to address fundamental questions on the composition of the Universe.
A man measuring a solar panel.

New sustainability centre will bring region together to lead drive for net-zero

A new translational research centre to help decarbonise organisations across South Yorkshire has been announced today (Wednesday 9 March 2022).

Doctor showing a model of a kidney

International award for 葫芦影业 scientist who has dedicated his career to pioneering kidney research

An academic from the University of 葫芦影业 has been recognised with a prestigious international award for the outstanding contribution he has made to kidney disease research.